Minneapolis engagement photographer – Tori and Matt

When we were planning the details for Tori and Matt’s Minneapolis engagement photos, Tori warned me that she didn’t have any photos of Matt smiling.

Although he laughs and smiles a lot (a lot!), he has a keen sense of when a photo is being taken and immediately goes stern-faced. She had hoped that we might be able to get an image or two of him smiling during the engagement photos.

And we certainly did.

But I also wanted to get lots of the more serious, quiet interactions that are not about huge smiles.

To look into a camera and trust me with your image is a uniquely intimate experience, and I honor that by trying my best to capture as much truth of you as possible. Sometimes that isn’t smiling.

So, yes, smiles. And also the many other ways that Tori and Matt express their joy in being together.

So, here are images from Tori and Matt’s Minneapolis engagement session – from the rooftop of the apartment they share (and a few images with their very photogenic cat, Luna) to the Stone Arch Bridge and walking around St Anthony Main.

I shared a few of their wedding photos in my guide to planning your MN Camp Wedding Photography!

Minneapolis engagement photographer
Panorama of 60 images stitched together to make the depth of field as shallow as possible while also including wider details.
Minneapolis engagement photographer
When your apartment is in the heart of downtown, then getting rooftop photos is a must – Minneapolis engagement
Minneapolis engagement photographer
A little abstract of the skyline, Minneapolis engagement photographer
Minneapolis engagement photographer
Walking hand in hand, how can you not smile during this part of photos
Minneapolis engagement photographer
A total favorite from this session, Matt and Tori simply enjoying being together.
Minneapolis engagement photographer
Dramatic skylines in start silhouette because yes!
Minneapolis engagement photographer
Luna, a very photogenic cat
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Engagement photo, with cat
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A contemplative cuddle together
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Silhouettes all around for these two down by Stone Arch Bridge
Minneapolis engagement photographer
Pull each other close, and you can’t help but smile
Minneapolis engagement photographer
Another favorite from Tori and Matt’s engagement session. My objective was to get far enough away that they could just interact as naturally as possible in this little nook of greenery
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When you get comfortable enough, you just show it
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Love this little nook down under the Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis engagement photographer